To use a locally installed version of the GIMP user manual instead of the online version, configure GIMP's preferences. Here's how:
- Open GIMP: Launch the GIMP image editor on your computer.
- Access Preferences: Navigate to the main menu and select Edit > Preferences.
- Locate Help System Settings: In the Preferences dialog, find and select the Help System option.
- Select Local Copy: Under the "User manual" section, choose the option "Use a locally installed copy". This tells GIMP to look for a manual on your computer instead of online.
- Choose a Help Browser: In the "Help Browser" section, you'll have options for how the manual is displayed.
- System Web Browser: This will open the manual in your default web browser.
- GIMP's Help Browser Plugin: If available, this option integrates the help manual directly within GIMP. Note that this plugin might not be available or properly configured in all GIMP installations.
- Confirm and Restart (Optional): Click "OK" to save the changes. You might need to restart GIMP for the changes to take full effect.
Important Considerations:
- Availability of Local Manual: The success of this method depends on whether a GIMP user manual is already installed on your system. Typically, it is installed as part of the GIMP installation package, especially on Linux distributions. If you don't have a local copy, you may need to download and install it separately. Consult your operating system's package manager or search online for GIMP documentation packages.
- Troubleshooting: If you select "Use a locally installed copy" and the help system doesn't work, double-check that the manual is actually present on your system and that GIMP can access it. Check the file paths or directory settings if available in preferences.
